Q. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have done a commendable job with regard to human rights. Discuss. Answer. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have played a critical role in promoting and protecting human rights around the world. These organizations operate independently of governments and…
What are the objectives of United Nations Charter. Some key objectives of the United Nations (UN) Charter are: These objectives are reflected in the various bodies and programs established by the UN, such as the Security Council, the General Assembly,…
What is the difference between human rights and fundamental rights? The terms “human rights” and “fundamental rights” are often used interchangeably, but they do have some differences in their scope and meaning. Human rights are universal rights that are inherent…
HUMAN RIGHTS AND VULNERABLE GROUPS RIGHTS OF WOMEN International [Instruments and Treaties protecting rights of women… CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination of Women), 1979, and its optional protocol. Convention on Nationality of Married Women (1957)…
HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE ENVIRONMENT Environmental right means access to the unspoiled natural resources that enable survival, including land, shelter, food, water and air. The constitution of India did not include any specific provision relating to protection of environment or…
HUMAN RIGHTS AND TERRORISM Different regions of the world have been severely impacted by terrorism, which causes a great deal of violence and fear in the community. Not only does it aggravate the public, but it also violates their fundamental…
NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION India is a party to International covenant on civil and political rights and the International Covenant on Economic, social and cultural rights adopted by the general assembly of United Nations on 16 December,1966.India is a signatory…
NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR WOMEN The National Commission for Women was set up as statutory body in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990. Objectives- Main objectives on NCW is: CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMISSION (SECTION 3) The Central…
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), issued by the United Nations General Assembly, is an international declaration that establishes all human beings’ rights and freedoms. It was created by a UN committee headed by Eleanor Roosevelt, and the General…
K. RAMASWAMY, J. – Though the respondent was served on July 29, 1991, he neither appeared in person, nor through counsel. The facts set out in the complaint eloquently manifest on its face a clear abuse of the process of…